




Decatur, Indiana
Decatur, IN Profile
Decatur, IN, population 9,528 , is located
in Indiana's Adams county,
about 23.2 miles from Ft Wayne and 83.7 miles from Dayton.
In the 90's the population of Decatur has grown by about 10%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Decatur has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Decatur area were lower than Indiana's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Indiana average.
Decatur Statistics
Decatur Gender Information
Males in Decatur: 4,639 (49%)
Females in Decatur: 4,889 (51%)
As % of Population in Decatur
Race Diversity in Decatur
White: 95%
Other/Mixed: 5%
As % of Population in Decatur
Age Diversity in Decatur
Median Age in Decatur: 35.1 (Males in Decatur: 32.2, Females in Decatur: 37.4)
Decatur Males Under 20: 15%
Decatur Females Under 20: 14%
Decatur Males 20 to 40: 15%
Decatur Females 20 to 40: 14%
Decatur Males 40 to 60: 12%
Decatur Females 40 to 60: 13%
Decatur Males Over 60: 7%
Decatur Females Over 60: 11%
Economics in Decatur
Decatur Household Average Size: 2.39 people
Decatur Median Household Income: $ 37,234
Decatur Median Value of Homes: $ 76,200
Law Enforcement in Decatur
Reported crimes in the Decatur area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 1
Aggravated assault: 4
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 53
Burglary: 15
Larceny-theft: 88
Motor vehicle theft: 11
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 1,200
Decatur Location Information
Elevation: 794 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 4.0 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Decatur
Monroe 5.9 Miles
Wren 8.3 Miles
Willshire 9.2 Miles
Monroeville 10.5 Miles
Vera Cruz 11.9 Miles
Berne 12.0 Miles
Ossian 12.9 Miles
Convoy 13.3 Miles
Bluffton 14.2 Miles
Uniondale 16.4 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Decatur
(Population 100,000+)
Ft Wayne 23.2 Miles
Dayton 83.7 Miles
South Bend 90.5 Miles
Toledo 91.8 Miles
Indianapolis 98.0 Miles
Ann Arbor 117.5 Miles
Cincinnati 118.1 Miles
Columbus 118.1 Miles
Lansing 133.0 Miles
Livonia 134.0 Miles
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Facts
Though illegal to use or have possession of, marijuana is a commonly abused drug and many people are unaware of its harmful effects. Marijuana Abuse Marijuana abuse can lead to distorted perceptions , impaired coordination as well as difficulty with thinking , problem solving, learning and with memory. Those affected by marijuana addiction can find help in outpatient programs. Medication can be prescribed to reduce marijuana withdrawal symptoms. Talk therapy and rest are usually the best practices for this particular addiction treatment. Ecstasy overdose is usually characterized by an extremely elevated body temperature, heart rate, and blood pressure. Combining ecstasy with other drugs may or may not be intentional, since the true contents of an ecstasy tablet or capsule are rarely known to the user. For example, PMA, sold with or in place of MDMA as ecstasy, takes nearly four times longer than MDMA to take effect; therefore the user might take extra doses thinking the original was not adequate. Multiple doses, coupled with the toxic effects PMA has on the heart, can have tragic consequences. Ecstasy is toxic to the body, and the extent to which a person is affected depends on many factors, including the body chemistry of the user, the dose consumed, additional drugs also consumed, and the chemical composition and quantity of the drug or drugs taken as ecstasy. GHB and Rohypnol present a serious overdose threat. Since they are depressants, both drugs can be fatal when mixed with alcohol (although an overdose of Rohypnol, on it's own, is not generally fatal). With GHB, another problem is the fact that it takes a while for the peak effects of the drug to take effect - people often take another dose thinking they haven't taken enough (and GHB can be fatal on it's own). GHB is also tricky because it is manufactured by individuals, and the strength can vary from batch to batch. Symptoms of overdose can include intense drowsiness, unconsciousness, or coma, muscle spasms, disorientation, vomiting, and slowed or stopped breathing (fatalities usualy occir from respiratory failure). Although Southeast Asian heroin dominates the Asian illicit drug markets, the Golden Crescent is increasingly a source of illicit drugs trafficked into western China, particularly Xingjian Province. As of 2004, there were 1.6 million registered drug addicts in China, double the number in 1995. Unofficial sources suggest the number of drug users in China may be as high as 7 million. |
Intervention
An intervention is when a group of loved ones and/or a trained intervention counselor meets with the person in need of help for the purpose of breaking down their denial and motivating them to immediately seek drug addiction treatment. Often, individuals in the midst of drug addiction engage in a variety of self destructive behaviors. Although baffling to friends and family members such people generally either aren't aware on a conscious level that they have a drug addiction problem, or even when they know they have a problem they may cling to the false belief that the problem will somehow go away without any outside help. When an intervention is held a moment of clarity is created
for the addict. Most people struggling with the problem of drug or alcohol
addiction will accept help the very day of the intervention.
Detox
Detox is necessary when an individual through their chronic use of drugs or alcohol has developed an addiction. The objective of detox is to help the individual achieve a drug and alcohol free state. Detox is intended to relieve the physical symptoms of withdrawal and helps prepare the individual for entry into drug rehabilitation. Therefore, the ultimate goal of detox is preparation for long term recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.
Dependence
Dependence is the compulsive use of a substance despite negative consequences which can be severe; drug dependence is simply excessive use of a drug or use of a drug for purposes for which it was not medically intended. Physical dependence on a substance (needing a drug to function) is not necessary or sufficient to define addiction. There are some substances that don't cause addiction but do cause physical dependence (for example, some blood pressure medications) and substances that cause addiction but not classic physical dependence (cocaine withdrawal, for example, it does not have symptoms like vomiting and chills; it is mainly characterized by depression).
Tolerance
Tolerance to a drug takes place when an individual is exposed to the same drug repeatedly and begins to build up an resistance to the drugs effects. The body then adapts and develops a tolerance for the drug. The addiction that is produced is so powerful that it creates cravings in the user. These cravings for the drug are the result of its impact on the individual's memory with feelings of pleasantness and euphoria which the individual has come to associate with the taking of the drug.
Addiction
Addiction is one of the many consequences of so-called 'casual' drug and alcohol abuse. A loss of control over drugs and alcohol can be driven by physical or psychological factors, or sometimes both. Physical addiction takes place when the body comes to need a drug to function normally. If it is not taken, unpleasant withdrawal symptoms occur. The only way to avoid this is to take more of the drug. Psychological addiction takes place when an individual comes to rely on a drug to supply good feelings, such as relaxation, self-confidence, self esteem, and freedom from anxiety. This is not just a casual desire, it's a powerful compulsion.
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